Data Governance Analyst

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Amsterdam / €60000 - €80000 annum

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Salary

SALARY:

€60000 - €80000

Location

LOCATION

Amsterdam

Job Type
JOB TYPE

Permanent

Data Governance Analyst
Amsterdam (Hybrid, 3 days in office) | Up to €80,000 inclusive of holiday allowance

This is an excellent opportunity for a Data Governance Analyst to join a growing data function at a pivotal stage of its development. You'll play a key role in shaping how data is governed across the business, helping to build frameworks, improve data quality, and support AI readiness in a highly visible position with strong stakeholder exposure.

The Company

Our client is a large international organisation investing heavily in its Data Management capabilities. Data governance has become a strategic priority, with strong leadership support and a clear roadmap for improving data quality, consistency, and trust across the business.

The successful candidate will join a small, collaborative Data Governance team based in the Netherlands, working closely with senior stakeholders to establish governance best practices and support enterprise-wide data initiatives. The environment offers the opportunity to influence how governance is embedded across multiple business functions.

The Role

As a Data Governance Analyst, you will support the ongoing development and implementation of the organisation's data governance framework while helping drive key initiatives across data quality, taxonomy management, and critical data elements.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Supporting the delivery and operationalisation of a Data Governance Framework
  • Partnering with business stakeholders across HR, Finance, Marketing, and other domains
  • Identifying and defining critical data elements across key business functions
  • Driving data quality monitoring, measurement, and improvement initiatives
  • Contributing to taxonomy, metadata, and reference data management activities
  • Supporting the development and maintenance of business glossaries, standards, and governance policies
  • Promoting data governance best practices across technical and non-technical teams
  • Working with data owners and subject matter experts to ensure consistent data definitions and usage
  • Contributing to AI governance initiatives by helping improve data trust and quality
  • Supporting cross-functional projects that improve data alignment across systems
Your Skills & Experience
To be successful in this Data Governance Analyst role, you will demonstrate:
  • Strong commercial experience in data governance, data management, or a related discipline
  • A solid understanding of data governance principles, frameworks, and best practices
  • Experience delivering project-based initiatives and managing competing priorities
  • The ability to engage effectively with both technical and business stakeholders
  • Experience influencing and building consensus across teams
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • A proactive and collaborative approach to problem solving
Desirable experience includes:
  • Exposure to data governance platforms such as Microsoft Purview or Collibra
  • Knowledge of GDPR, the EU AI Act, or related regulatory frameworks
  • Experience working within complex, international organisations
  • Exposure to taxonomy, metadata, master data, or reference data initiatives
What They Offer
  • Salary up to €80,000 inclusive of holiday allowance
  • Hybrid working model with 3 days per week in the Amsterdam area office
  • Opportunity to help build and shape a developing Data Governance function
  • High visibility across the organisation and direct access to key stakeholders
  • Exposure to strategic AI, data quality, and governance programmes
  • Strong opportunities for professional growth and ownership
  • Sponsorship transfer support available where required
How to Apply
If you're a Data Governance Analyst looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact while helping shape governance capabilities from the ground up, apply today to learn more.

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